Download or read book Handbook of World Families written by Bert N. Adams and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2004-11-11 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of World Families provides a cross-cultural perspective on the family by examining family life in 25 countries worldwide. The countries included in this volume are organized by six world regions including Africa, Asia/South Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America - offering readers the most thorough and balanced cross-cultural examination of world families available. Editors Bert N. Adams and Jan Trost, along with contributions by top family studies experts from around the world, ensure reliable, cutting-edge research and perspectives.